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CELEBRATING 24 YEARS OF QUEER BASKETBALL HISTORY
Welcome! You’ve discovered Australia’s fun, vibrant, and premier LGBTQIA+ inclusive basketball community! The Spectres began their journey as the Sydney Spectres, founded in 2001 by a passionate group of seven gay basketballers who came together to represent Sydney, Australia at the 2002 Gay Games.​
Since those humble beginnings, the Spectres Australia Basketball Association have grown into a national network of clubs in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. Over the past 24 years, the Spectres have proudly become a beloved and influential part of the Australian and international LGBTQIA+ sporting and basketball communities.
Our mission is to provide an environment free from harassment and discrimination for members and friends of the LGBTQIA+ community, to play basketball, get fit and socialise. Although winning is important, showing respect, making new friends, and building our community are the core values deeply engrained in the Spectres culture.
JOIN US!
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The Spectres caters for all levels of skill and fitness, and is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all new and existing members. New players can enquire about joining us here. We train regularly at various locations around the country. Please visit our Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth teams pages for more information.
EXECUTIVE ROLES
Sydney Club Co-President: Curtis Champion
Sydney Club Co-President: Nicolò Urbini
Sydney Vice President: Sasha Strickland
Sydney Secretary: Vacant
Sydney Treasurer: Rose McGill
Sydney Community Leader: AJ Lamarque
Melbourne Club President: Andrew Bondini
Melbourne Secretary: Nic Pearce
Melbourne Treasurer: Lexie Walter
Melbourne Community Leader: Connor Wilson
Melbourne Spectres Advisor: Phil Mitchell
Brisbane Club President: Barb Kirby
Brisbane Secretary: Heidi Luchterhand
Brisbane Treasurer Manager: Vacant
Brisbane Community Leader: Vacant
Perth Club President: Mark Fallows
Perth Secretary: Amelia McLeod
Perth Treasurer Manager: JonYau
Perth Community Leader: David Barrett
Perth Sports Leader: Erin Seymour
Adelaide Club President: Asad Safi
Adelaide Secretary: Vacant
Adelaide Treasurer: Vacant
Adelaide Community Leader: Asad Safi
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SPECTRES AUSTRALIA BOARD
Andrew Bondini (Founder, Spectres Australia)
Asad Safi
Barb Dunn
Mark Fallows
Carollyn Carbery
Jane Ubrien
Justin Barnes
Brent Devine
Nicolo Urbini
